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NV54 TVM

2004 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,071 mi
Last recorded96,071 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Z466,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 TVM
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 96,071 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,614 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 83,337 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust studs badly corroded

n/s/f flexi brake hose pipe into caliper corroded

vacuum leak n/s engine bay

Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,728 miles

Front Exhaust studs & nuts of front pipe to centre section joint heavily corroded.

Front headlamps slightly dull, particularly OS

Nearside Front Engine vacuum leak (broken pipe).

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 81,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust studs & nuts of front pipe to centre section joint heavily corroded.

Front headlamps slightly dull, particularly OS

Nearside Front Engine vacuum leak (broken pipe).

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 77,166 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2018 72,945 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 68,040 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres close to legal limit

Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear @ rear on n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres close to legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,423 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread, wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pipes corroding

rear headlamp leveler deteriorating

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front pads 4-5mm inner.

fuel cap seal starting to perish.

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads 4-5mm inner.

fuel cap seal starting to perish.

o/s/r tyre starting to perish.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,533 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,519 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 38,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 18,721 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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NV54 TVM is a 2004 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 66,558 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV54 TVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NV54 TVM registered?

NV54 TVM is a 2004 BMW Z4, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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